Media Statements

Today at 11:15 AM
Under-sized crabs attract large-sized fine
A commercial fisher has been fined $17,000 for taking under-sized crabs.

Today at 11:05 AM
Queenslanders are being reminded of the dangers of keeping exotic reptiles after the recent seizure of four non-native snakes.

Today at 10:45 AM
More than $800,000 in funding for Queensland arts
Queensland arts projects are receiving a funding boost from the Palaszczuk Government, with 21 projects sharing in $812,037 of funding in the latest round of the Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) to deliver diverse cultural experiences across the state

Today at 08:41 AM
KISS is coming to Queensland thanks to the Palaszczuk Government
The people of Queensland will be able to Rock and Roll All Nite, with the Palaszczuk Government this week inking a deal to bring rock legends KISS to the Sunshine State later this year.

Yesterday at 05:38 PM
Tough new Youth Justice reforms introduced to Parliament
The State Government has introduced a comprehensive package of Youth Justice reforms that will target hardcore youth criminals who repeatedly offend and put the community at risk.

Yesterday at 03:18 PM
Legal Aid Queensland appoints new CEO
Nicky Davies has been appointed as Legal Aid Queensland’s new chief executive officer today.
Yesterday at 02:28 PM
Hydrogen to power homes, industry and backyard BBQs
Gladstone is fast on its way to becoming a renewable hydrogen superpower, with the proposed hydrogen plant project hitting milestones ahead of schedule

Yesterday at 01:05 PM
Funding in Gladstone for high-tech manufacturing and jobs
Gladstone manufacturer Mecha – Engineered Mechanical Solutions has been awarded funding through the Palaszczuk Government’s Regional Manufacturing Hubs Grants program to adopt world-leading technology and processes.

Yesterday at 12:15 PM
Food supplement manufacturer sweetens high-performance production
More local jobs are on the menu for Meadowbrook food manufacturer ATP Science thanks to a $1.5m of funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s $46 million Made in Queensland program.

Yesterday at 11:57 AM
Prawns star in new record-high for aquaculture production
Prawn farming has propelled the value of aquaculture production to a new record high in Queensland.

Yesterday at 11:50 AM
Hydraulics manufacturer ready for heavy lift in production
Acacia Ridge manufacturer PTE Hydraulics is eyeing a lift in export opportunities thanks to a $350,000 grant from the Palaszczuk Government’s $46 million Made in Queensland program.

Yesterday at 11:43 AM
Robotic infusion set to deliver ten new jobs
Seventeen Mile Rocks manufacturer Intellidesigns will be in the market to create new local jobs thanks to more than $300,000 of funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s $46 million Made in Queensland (MiQ) program.